The average train between Birmingham and Johnstone takes 4h 39m and the fastest train takes 4h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Birmingham to Johnstone. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Birmingham and Johnstone. The earliest departure is at 7:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 7:07 PM which arrives into Johnstone at 11:43 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

4h 37m • 1 change

4h 36m • 1 change

4h 36m • 1 change

4h 36m • 1 change

4h 37m • 1 change

4h 36m • 1 change

4h 36m • 1 change

4h 36m • 1 change

4h 37m • 1 change

4h 36m • 1 change

4h 36m • 1 change

4h 36m • 1 change

4h 36m • 1 change

4h 36m • 1 change

4h 36m • 1 change

4h 36m • 1 change

4h 36m • 1 change

4h 36m • 1 change

4h 36m • 1 change

5h 46m • 1 change

4h 37m • 1 change

4h 36m • 1 change

4h 36m • 1 change

4h 36m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Birmingham to Johnstone? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Johnstone. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Johnstone station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
Birmingham to Johnstone train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Johnstone train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Birmingham to Johnstone train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and ScotRail.
The distance between Birmingham and Johnstone is 409.3 km. The road distance is 489 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Glasgow Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost £100–180 and the journey takes 4h 11m. Cross Country also services this route 3 times a day.